Are Dental Implants Better than Crowns?

When you have a dental issue and more than one solution for it, it is normal to get confused between various dental procedures available. The pros and cons of each may make it difficult to make the right selection. But when it comes to deciding between dental implants and crowns, the selection can be made much more easily. Both of these offer solutions for different issues. Let us directly look at the benefits and downsides of each.

Dental Implants

Dental Crowns

What is it?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth gap replacement solution that bonds in the jawbone. They are composed of three parts – a fixture, which anchors the implant into your jawbone; the abutment, which links the fixture to the crown; and the crown, which mimics the appearance of the tooth it’s replacing.

A dental crown is a ceramic or porcelain prosthetic tooth that fits directly over an existing tooth.

Fixing

When dental implants are placed in your jawbone, they bond with your natural bone. They become a sturdy base for supporting one or more artificial teeth, called crowns.

When a dental crown is fitted over your tooth or a dental implant, it is fixed in place with a dental cement-like material to keep it in place for at least a decade.

Procedure

Getting a dental implant is a lengthy and hectic one. They also require a serious time commitment. You’ll have to do 1- 2 invasive surgeries and spend time recovering after each one, which could take a month or two. The entire procedure may take about six months.

Getting a crown is a much simpler procedure than getting a dental implant. It doesn’t require extensive and invasive surgery. The entire process takes about two sittings at your dentist at an interval of about a week or two.

Durability

Dental implants tend to last for decades, typically for a lifetime.

Dental crowns are generally brittle and may break, especially if you choose porcelain crowns. If you choose metal crowns, they may not break easily, but can come off due to a certain pressure.

Tooth structure

Dental implants, when combined with an artificial tooth or crown, provide a complete dental structure.

We are a family dental clinic that takes pride in our gentle, considerate approach to dentistry. We understand that turning the dental visit into as comfortable and friendly an experience as possible is key – not just to our success, but to promoting good oral health in our community.